
Looking for a good book? Check out these recommendations by fellow Farmington Community Library teens! Comments are welcome - or join our Teen Advisory Board to add reviews of your own!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Revenge of the Wannabees by Lisi Harrison

Cujo by Stephen King

Perk! by Lisa F. Hall

Messenger by Lois Lowry

Labels:
5,
Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Teen Book Reviews
The Naming by Allison Croggon

The Pretties by Scott Westerfield

Dead Connection by Charlie Price

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Labels:
Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Supernatural
Me Talk Pretty One day by David Sedaris

Let me start off by saying that Me Talk Pretty One Day is in no way appropriate for anyone under the age of , say, fifteen-a fact that allows it to be that much more jarred in its humor. Frankly, David Sedaris knows what funny is; and he makes that hilariously obvious throughout this memoir of sorts.
The Zombie Survival Guide by Maxwell Brooks

Heroes by Robert Cormier

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Clique by Lisa harrison

Massie lives the perfect life of an only child that gets everything she wants. At school she is envied and adored by all. her dad's old friend comes and stays with them including his family. His daughter Claire is the total opposite of Massie but they have to go to the same exclusive school. Claire is not accepted by Massie and her clique. They all gang up on Claire and she has no choice but to play Massie's little game. Will Claire and Massie make peace, or continue their revenge on one another?
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree by Laura Hillman

Transformation by Whitley Strieber
Transformation is the sequel to the book Communion. Whether you believe Strieber's tale or not, his analysis of the situation the human mind is very interesting.
Invasion of the Boy Snatchers by Lisi Harrison

Pretty good- especially ages 12 and up. May want to read first 3 books of series first. Overall: LOVED IT!!
Speak By Laurie Halse Anderson

Storm Thief by Chris Wooding

Mimus by Lilli Thal

A compelling novel that I just couldn't put down. Prince Florin is captured by their kingdom's enemy, King Theodo, and forced to be a court jester. Florin struggles to maintain his identity and rescue his father from execution.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

An old pair of faded blue jeans , probably the last thing to come to mind when thinking of a bonding farce to keep four close friend together on their separate ways for the summer. Well, that's what happens when Carmen leaves for North Carolina to see her dad, Bridget goes to Baja California for soccer camp, Lena goes to Greece, and Tibby stays at home working on a documentary. So, throughout the summer they send the pants to one another with a description on something special that happened to them while wearing the pants. This book is great for those who love "best friends forever" books. I personally did not like the book but I do think it is a well written story. Read the book to find out if the pants help the sisterhood!
The Dog with Golden Eyes by Frances Wilbur

This was a wonderful book! It was a a descriptive book, and it kept me reading. The book was a about a girl, named Cassie, that had to take care of an Arctic wolf. The wolf, named Tokie, came to Cassie's backyard. She fed Tokie, but she had to get money by working to people's yards. Along the way she learned about responsibility and bravery.
Tangerine by Edward Bloor

Paul Fisher's life changes completly in this mysterious place, strange occuriences happen all the time and you can never guess what's coming. Paul also must realize not to tell people what they only want to hear, but the truth. Can he face his fears, or will he continue as a wall flower?
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Milicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa Yee

Monday, July 16, 2007
The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

Raven's gate by Anthony Horowitz

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

This adventurous book is a must read and a page turner. When Lina and Doon find hope in a mysterious instructions manual to another city, no one believes them. So they venture on their own to find another place besides Ember. The only problem is no one knows where they are and how to tell the others about this unknown fortune.
Shug by Jenny Han

Annemarie, also know as "Shug", wishes she could look like her older sister Celia, who everyone adores. Although Shug's family is very unstable, the one thing she wants is to be more than "just friends" with her best guy friend, Mark, that she's known forever. But what she doesn't realize is that the person she thought she knew isn't the right guy. But, the least expected person of all, who is the right guy, sees her for her she truly is.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot

When Sam saves the life of the President of the United States, she gets a lot more than she expected. Struggles with this new life include: she is still in love with her sisters boyfriend, but the President's own son uses his witty charm and love for art that just might make Sam change her mind.
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